Handbook

Welcome to Bradley Central High School, home of the Bears! You are a part of a National School of Excellence with a rich history dating back 110 years. The first Bradley Central High School graduating class in 1917 had only eight seniors. The senior class of 2026 will exceed four hundred. Our goal is that after four years at BCHS, you, too, will be included among the thousands of proud graduates of Bradley Central High School.

Bradley Central High School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Tennessee State Department of Education. As a comprehensive high school, Bradley Central offers an outstanding and rigorous curriculum that includes college preparation along with over 20 career and technical educational pathways. Bradley Central students have the opportunity to gain college credits through Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses. These courses are offered on campus as well as off-campus at The BCS PIE Center, Lee University, and Cleveland State Community College.    

The faculty and staff of Bradley Central High School work hard every day to create the best environment for staff and students to reach their fullest potential. Our primary objective is that students graduate from our campus fully prepared for whatever path they choose and with the necessary skills to create the life they envision for themselves and their families. God Bless and Go Bears!

Mr. Patrick Spangler, Principal

Last Updated 07/28/2025.